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Jacksonville Marathon

· starts 7:00 AM
Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Marathon is a road race of 26.2 miles (42 km) in Jacksonville, Florida. The next edition is on Sunday, December 13, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM. The race gives its climbing as 50 ft (15 m); measured from its course file, it's 256 ft (78 m). It starts at 17 ft (5 m) above sea level. Its high point is 23 ft (7 m). The course finishes where it starts. Registration is open to all; registration opened on July 8, 2025. The field is about 2,500 runners.

There are 41 other upcoming marathons in Florida. Jacksonville Marathon climbs about 2 ft a mile (0 m per km), flatter than 95% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.

26.3miDistance
50ftClimbing
2,500runnersField
68°Flow 53°FTypical race day

The course

26.3miMeasured distance
—Aid stations
256ftMeasured climb
253ftDescent
23ftHigh point
3ftLow point

Questions about Jacksonville Marathon

When is Jacksonville Marathon 2026?

Jacksonville Marathon 2026 is on Sunday, December 13, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM local time.

Where is Jacksonville Marathon?

Jacksonville Marathon is held in Jacksonville, Florida.

How long is Jacksonville Marathon?

Jacksonville Marathon is 26.2 miles (42 km).

How much elevation gain does Jacksonville Marathon have?

Jacksonville Marathon has 50 ft (15 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.

How do you get into Jacksonville Marathon?

Jacksonville Marathon has open registration. Registration opened on July 8, 2025.

What is the weather usually like at Jacksonville Marathon?

Around Jacksonville Marathon's date, the day's high is typically about 68°F (20°C) and the low about 53°F (12°C), averaged over recent years.

Where can I see the Jacksonville Marathon elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?

runfarwhere has Jacksonville Marathon's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.

How hilly is Jacksonville Marathon?

Jacksonville Marathon climbs about 2 ft a mile (0 m per km), flatter than 95% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.

What other marathons are there in Florida?

Other upcoming marathons in Florida include Central Florida Legends Marathon (November 14, 2026), Colt 45 Trail Run (November 21, 2026) and Space Coast Marathon (November 22, 2026).

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